Contributed By: jeep6
The Bean Cookbook
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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: Asian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Vegetarian
Nutrition Content: High Fiber
Holiday: July 4th
Meal Type: Salads & Dressings
Ingredients
1 3-oz Package ramen noodles
Vegetable Cooking spray
2 tbsp Slivered almonds, toasted
1 Head leaf lettuce
1 Red or green bell pepper, chopped
8 oz Boneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked and cubed
1 15.5-oz Can black beans
Asian Dressing:
1/4 cup Rice wine vinegar
3 tbsp Sugar
1 tbsp+ 2tsp soy sauce
2 tbsp Oriental toasted sesame oil
11/2 tbsp Honey
Preparation
1. Break ramen noodles into pieces on a baking sheet. Spray with vegetable cooking spray.
2. Bake at 350 degrees F until light brown, about 5 minutes, stirring once. Cool.
3. Wash and drain greens. Tear lettuce into bite-size pieces.
4. Pour black beans into strainer in the sink. Rinse with cold water.
5. Combine half the ramen noodles, remaining ingredients and dressing in a large bowl; toss well. Garnish with remaining noodles.
Dressing:
Combine ingredients in a small bowl, whisking until sugar is dissolved.
Cook's Notes
Tip- Use the same spoon to measure the oil, then honey so it wil pour out easily.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 275
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Total Fat: 8 g
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Saturated Fat: 1 g
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Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g
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Carbohydrates: 32 g
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Protein: 20 g
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Vitamin A: 1154 IU
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Vitamin C: 21 mg
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Calcium: 96 mg
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Sodium: 388 mg
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Iron: 4 mg
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Fiber: 6 g